HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 05-36RESOLUTION NO.05-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
CASE GPA-1-05,A CITY -INITIATED GRAPHIC AMENDMENT TO
THE 1999 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN,DEVELOPMENT
PLAN MAP.
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council,on November 2,1999,adopted
the City of Apache Junction General Plan;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council understand that changes
occasionally need to be made to the Development Plan Map to allow for
new and impending development proposals and opportunities,and to keep
current with land planning concepts and ideas;and
WHEREAS,changes are currently needed for the City's planning
area for those lands mostly south of Baseline Avenue,referred to as
the Lost Dutchman Heights and other lands beyond,to promote
comprehensive and cohesive land use planning and to allow for the
creation of a new land use designation called the "Master Planned
Community":and
WHEREAS,numerous public workshops,Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council work sessions,and Planning and Zoning
Commission public hearings have been held regarding the proposed
graphic amendment GPA-1-05 to allow for maximum public input;and
WHEREAS,the Planning and Zoning Commission,on November 22,
2005,recommended in favor of Alternative No.5 as the new General Plan
Development Plan by a vote of 5 to 0;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council have complied with the
requirements for the preparation and adoption of a General Plan
Amendment pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated Section
9-461.06:and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council present the following
findings of fact to support the approval of Case GPA-1-05:
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1)The Development Plan Map amendment represents the best
alternative for the future development of the City's
planning area south of Baseline Avenue.
2)The Development Plan Map amendment represents sound planning
principles,environmental sensitivity,duly considered
public input and provides for the needs of the current
and future residents of the City.
3)The Development Plan Map amendment enhances the City's
ability to grow and realize a positive and vibrant future.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THAT:
Case GPA-1-05,a City -initiated General Plan graphic amendment to
the Development Plan Map (attached as Exhibit A)be approved and
adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER ,2005.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER ,2005.
ATTEST:
I VKATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
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DOUGLAS COLEMAN
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
A 12.6.05
RICHARD JOEL STERN
City Attorney
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